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AJ12 LTU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 111,500 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 105,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 105,206 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 97,936 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 70,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,437 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 43,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 36,033 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly lipped

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,081 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AJ12 LTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 LTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ12 LTU registered?

AJ12 LTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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